Call for Entries

ELECTION 2016 **Deadline Extended​THE BEST OF TIMES THE WORST OF TIMES

The 2016 election may be the most important in our life times, and some artists are taking the political and social temperature of this moment in their art work. Debates for our time rage at all ends of the political spectrum in the media culture offering up rich images for artists who are highly tuned to the past, present, and future as it effects social, constitutional and political considerations. This is often expressed in subtle, bold, satirical, graphic or abstract visualizations filled with personal expression. This is your opportunity to use your art to stake out your position in visual terms for this momentous event.

Our juror is Kenneth Schnall. Ken is an accomplished practicing artist who has a BA in Fine Arts Education and an MA degree in Art History. He has received multiple fellowships to study printmaking and painting in Italy and his work has been reviewed in Art in America and The New York Times. He has exhibited widely and has had numerous solo exhibitions in New York City and New Jersey since 1972, showcasing his prints, paintings and artist's books. His work is in various public, corporate and private collections. His artwork is invested in historical and classical themes, but he takes an intense interest in the state of the current political scene as he sees this as a crucial cauldron that informs the work of contemporary artists in this country at a crucial juncture in its political history.

SUBMISSIONS SHOULD BE PRINTS, WORKS ON PAPER, PHOTOS, ARTISTS BOOKS.ENTRY SPECIFICATIONSArtists may submit up to 3 entries for $35, plus $5 each for additional entry, (up to 2 additional). PCNJ members $30 with 5 images total. PCNJ accepts digital (JPG only) images. All work must be original. The images may be emailed after filling out our online entry form. Please name images with entry number and a short title (e.g., “1.Bounty.jpg”). Image size must not exceed 2400 pixels in the larger dimension (e.g. 8” at 300 dpi).

PUBLICITY & SALESPCNJ reserves the right to photograph accepted work for the purposes of documentation, publicity, and promotion materials. Promotion will be on social media, internet list services, and PCNJ mailings. The price of your work should include a PCNJ commission of 40%.

LIABILITY & INSURANCEArtwork will be handled with care. PCNJ insures accepted work for full value while in its custody. No coverage exists for work in transit or work left at PCNJ beyond the exhibition dates.

DELIVERY & RETURN OF ACCEPTED WORKWork may be dropped off or shipped (prepaid only) to PCNJ. Return shipping, insurance and handling MUST BE included with shipment using pre-paid return labels or with FedEx or UPS account numbers. PCNJ will NOT ACCEPT any entry that does not provide prepayment for return shipping. Prepaid return labels should include an additional $10 for insurance and handling. All work left at PCNJ for more than three months will be considered a donation to the organization.

AGREEMENTSubmission to this exhibition shall constitute agreement to all terms of this prospectus.All artwork must be hung for the duration of the exhibition and cannot be substituted.SCHEDULE/DEADLINESExhibition Dates: October 1- 29, 2016NEW Deadline for Entries: Sept 4, 2016 (midnight)Notification via email: Sept 7, 2016Artwork Due to PCNJ (shipped or hand-delivered by): September 21 -24, 2016 during normal business hoursOpening Reception: Saturday October 1, 1- 4 pmShow Closes: October 29, 2016Artwork Picked Up or shipped from PCNJ: October 31- November 4, 2016.​